Goya's Art and Contemporary Relevance
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Which of the following themes is NOT mentioned in the text?

  • Technology advancements (correct)
  • Climate crisis
  • Afro-diasporic culture
  • Sexuality and gender liberation

The music described in the text combines genres from different cultural backgrounds.

True (A)

What does Elizabeth's 'love and theft' imply regarding cultural appropriation?

It suggests a familiar history of white appropriation of Black cultural creativity, labor, and invention.

The music seeks to uncover the __________ effects of a 'magic formula'.

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Match the following elements with their corresponding descriptions:

<p>Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love' = A classic disco song used in a mix to evoke emotions Héctor Lavoe = Famous salsa singer included for voice samples Jacques Cousteau = French explorer known for documentaries on marine life 'Aural archaeology' = The process of blending different cultural music sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a prominent theme depicted in the engravings referenced in the content?

<p>Graphic violence and eroticism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The artwork described features a confrontation between a black man and a woman named Linda.

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Who is the character that recognizes Linda in the violent scenario?

<p>Giorgio</p> Signup and view all the answers

The brutal aesthetic of the engravings has some relation to Goya's _________.

<p>The Disasters of War</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the artist with their significant work or theme:

<p>Goya = The Disasters of War Elizabeth = Event flyer design Argenis = Historical artifacts documentation Malagueta = Eighteenth-century attire</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which emotion does Giorgio experience towards the situation involving Linda?

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The arts mentioned aim to present a new perspective derived from historical trauma.

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What type of violence is depicted in the event's name mentioned in the content?

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The history of violence in the content includes the European Holocaust.

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What style of DJ practice is attributed to Elizabeth?

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The _____ of Malagueta’s hands and furrowed brow created a comic and sinister impression.

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Match the events with their corresponding historical context:

<p>Spanish colonization = Genocide of the Taíno Trujillo Dictatorship = Political disappearances and machismo Ecocide = Climate change White supremacism = Contrast/conflict with Haiti</p> Signup and view all the answers

What musical influence did Elizabeth draw upon in her DJ practice?

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The performance art of Malagueta relies solely on visual expression.

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What did Iván teach Malagueta?

<p>To understand secret voices and use the invisible power of the history of his body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Malagueta's performance was a strategic attack against the _____ and _____ mouths on everyone.

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What theme does the artist confront in his work?

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The Goku character was a source of empowerment for Malagueta in his childhood.

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What did Malagueta refer to when using weights to become stronger?

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Malagueta's body was a vessel containing the word '__________'.

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Match the artists with their notable works:

<p>Ana Mendieta = Silueta Series, 1976 Pedro Martínez = 1999 Goku = Dragon Ball Acilde = Utopian promise theme</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as filling the air with dark nostalgia?

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Malagueta was respected by his peers despite the insults he faced.

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What strategy did Malagueta use to cope with verbal insults?

<p>Drawing and weightlifting</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word 'Black' grew stronger every time it was used to mean _________.

<p>poor, dirty, inferior, or criminal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Malagueta hope to achieve by finding a teacher like Mr. Miyagi or Yoda?

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What was the primary theme of the performance discussed in the text?

<p>The interaction between race and masculinity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The character had been drinking a lot of water two days prior to his performance.

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What did the performer want to transform through his performance?

<p>The abuse of his body into a super-power against antiblack speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elizabeth visited friends in a batey near La Romana during __________ Week.

<p>Holy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Papá Candelo = An old man who walked on coals Batey = A shanty town of migrant cane workers Holy Week = A time for fertility rituals in sugar towns Afro-Caribbean music = A form of music that invokes rhythm and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the drums at the fertility ritual represent?

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The performer had a mentor who taught him to understand secret voices.

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What did the performer look at before his performance?

<p>Himself in the mirror.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elizabeth observed the __________ purple of the midnight sky during the ritual.

<p>sacred</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the full moon have during the ritual as described?

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Flashcards

Externalizing Self-Loathing

A deliberate and calculated act of projecting one's negative feelings onto someone else, often through hostility, aggression, or violence.

Domestic Racism

The act of showing hostility and prejudice towards a particular social group or individual based on their race or ethnicity.

Brutal Aesthetic

The artistic style characterized by strong, often brutal imagery, often depicting violence, suffering, and war.

Transplanted Genius

A situation when an artist's originality or genius seems to be revealed only when considered within a historical context that predates an earlier, more recognized artist they supposedly draw inspiration from.

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Complicating Contemporaneity in Art

The use of artistic expressions to challenge traditional ideas about contemporary art and its relationship to historical events or traumas.

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Forming a Future Worth Living

The idea of exploring and questioning how art can be used to confront and examine past trauma, while simultaneously creating a meaningful future.

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Derivative Originality

The phenomenon where an artist's innovative work or style is only recognized as groundbreaking when it is situated in a time period that precedes a similar style or approach by a more established artist.

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Cultural Appropriation:

The act of taking and using cultural elements without proper acknowledgment or compensation, particularly when done by dominant groups from marginalized groups.

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Aural Archaeology:

A term that describes the musical process of blending various styles, eras, and cultural elements into a unified entity.

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The Power of Music:

The powerful energy and influence music has to evoke strong emotional responses, memories, and connections to cultural heritage.

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The 'Hold' of the Past:

The enduring and powerful nature of past events and cultural traditions that continue to impact present-day realities.

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Rewriting History With Love:

The act of reinterpreting the history of violence and oppression with a lens of love, desire, and cultural celebration, empowering marginalized voices.

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History in the Body

Performance art that embodies and expresses historical experiences, particularly those of suffering and oppression.

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Cultural Genocide

The deliberate and systematic destruction of cultural artifacts and knowledge systems, often as a tool of oppression.

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Remixing

The use of music to create something new and unique by combining and manipulating existing sounds and melodies.

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Historical Revisionism

The manipulation and control of narratives and information to create a distorted or biased understanding of history.

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Cultural Reclamation

The process of reclaiming and celebrating a culture's history and heritage, often in defiance of oppression.

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Comic and Sinister Impression

A performance style that combines comedic elements with unsettling or sinister undertones to highlight the complexity of historical events.

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Music as Social Commentary

The use of music to express social and political commentary on issues such as oppression, marginalization, and resistance.

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Art as Healing and Remembrance

The transformation of trauma and violence into artistic expression, serving as a form of healing and remembrance.

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Baseball as Symbolism

The performance uses elements of baseball, highlighting its symbolism and aesthetics.

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Confronting Race and Masculinity

The performance will directly confront themes of race and Dominican masculinity.

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Physical Preparation

The performer prepares physically by dehydrating for enhanced muscle definition.

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Repurposing Racial Slurs

The performance aims to repurpose racial slurs and insults against their users, turning pain into power.

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Secret Voices of the Body

The performance employs the concept of 'secret voices' to tap into a hidden potential of the body.

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Sources of Inspiration

The performance draws inspiration from artists like Mendieta, Martinez, and Goku, utilizing themes of earth art, athleticism, and super-heroism.

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Elizabeth's Music Inspiration

Elizabeth's music is influenced by her social consciousness, reflected in her travels and experiences.

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Fertility Ritual in the Batey

Elizabeth witnesses a fertility ritual in a batey, a shanty town for migrant cane workers.

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Ritualistic Music and Movement

The ritual involves drumming, horns, and movement, invoking a powerful and rhythmic experience.

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Music and Spirituality

The ritualistic music is seen as a force that connects people to deities, merging humans and spirituality.

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The musical style used by the character in the text

A musical style characterized by its use of minor chords and synthesizers, often evoking feelings of melancholy and yearning, with blues and Dominican-Haitian gagá influences.

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The character's musical ability

The ability to seamlessly combine different musical elements into a cohesive whole, creating a unique and engaging musical experience.

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The character Malagueta

A character who faces and confronts racism and prejudice in their life, using this experience as a source of strength and determination.

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The insult 'monkey'

The use of derogatory language and insults directed at a person based on their race or identity, often to undermine their self-worth and degrade their humanity.

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The effect of 'monkey' on Malagueta

The emotional impact of repeated discriminatory language, causing inner turmoil and feelings of inadequacy.

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Goku

A fictional character who symbolizes strength and courage, used as a source of inspiration and resilience in the face of adversity.

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Malagueta's training and physical transformation

The symbolic use of physical strength and power, developed as a means of coping with emotional pain and discrimination.

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The Susúa Project

A project that aims to create positive change and a hopeful future, often embodying a vision of social justice and equity.

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The potential of art to transform society

The possibility of utilizing art and creative expression to address social issues, heal past traumas, and create a more equitable future.

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The theme explored in the text

The exploration of historical events and their impact on present-day realities, specifically focusing on themes of race, identity, and social justice.

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Study Notes

Francisco de Goya (1746-1828) and the Art of the Future

  • Goya (1746-1828) is the subject of study
  • Students will analyze his work and formal observations
  • Goya's work, Vision fantástica/Asmodea (1819-1823), is analyzed
  • The goal is to complicate the understanding of contemporaneity in art through Goya's work
  • Goya's work demonstrates a philosophical and formal approach, diverging from expectations and pioneering modern art

Goya's Court Painter Period (c. 1786-1819)

  • Goya's work during this period is also considered
  • The work he was expected to do was part of the study

Goya's Private/Experimental Work: Los Caprichos (1797-98)

  • Los Caprichos (The Caprices) (1797-98) is studied, and is private/experimental work
  • print number sixty-six from Los Caprichos was projected onto a wall

The Enlightenment

  • The enlightenment is a critical concept in the study
  • It's understood as the triumph of Reason, Rationality, and Progress
  • It also relates to irrationality, superstition, barbarism, myth

The 3rd of May 1808 (1814)

  • Goya's 1814 commemoration of Spanish resistance to Napoleon during the Peninsular War (1807-1814) is examined
  • The painting The 3rd of May 1808 is discussed
  • The artwork serves as a historical witness

Goya: Los desastres de la guerra / The Disasters of War (1810-1820)

  • Los desastres de la guerra is a series of prints
  • The prints protested the Peninsular War (1808-1814), depicting the atrocities of war, including sexual violence, torture, mutilation, mass executions, famine, and poverty
  • It was not published until 1863

Argenis' Engravings (Recovered from 1610)

  • The engravings, recovered from 1610, depict 17th-century buccaneer life
  • The engravings depict domestic life and erotic imagery

Elizabeth's Music and Social Conscience

  • Elizabeth's music is analyzed for its social awareness
  • Her music is influenced by Haitian workers' experiences and ancient ceremonies
  • Her work contains danceable and mystical references

Acilde/Giorgio's Vision

  • Acilde/Giorgio's vision is based on a conversation about artistic success
  • Focus on the future and artistic influence

Malagueta's Performance Art

  • Malagueta's performance art is discussed
  • It's described as bringing the history of the body into the work
  • The use of the history of the body, strategic attack against the repulsive, and use of cultural elements from baseball also are part of the concept of the project

Tenacles of Intersectionality

  • The novel explores intersectionality, particularly in relation to a transgender man, indigenous protectors, climate crisis, and Afro-Caribbean orisha Olokun
  • The concepts of gender expansion, racial justice, and climate justice are discussed
  • The conclusion's implications regarding intersectional utopianism are examined.

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This quiz explores the works of Francisco de Goya, focusing on his contributions during various periods, including the Enlightenment. Students will analyze pieces like Vision fantástica and Los Caprichos, and discuss how Goya's art challenges contemporary understandings. Dive into the philosophical and formal aspects of Goya's work that positioned him as a pioneer of modern art.

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